2024 FA Community Shield Date Set, Jeff Astle Foundation to Receive Support

Mark Your Calendars for August 10, 2024

The 2024 FA Community Shield, a prestigious English football match, will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Held annually at the iconic Wembley Stadium, the match marks the start of the Premier League season.

Jeff Astle Foundation to Receive Support

The Football Association (FA) has announced that the 2023 FA Community Shield will support the Jeff Astle Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for people affected by dementia in football.

Jeff Astle, a former English footballer, died at the age of 59 in 2002 from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. The Jeff Astle Foundation was established in his honor to fight for greater recognition and support for those impacted by CTE.

The FA's support for the Jeff Astle Foundation highlights the growing awareness and concern surrounding head injuries in football. The FA has made concussion management a priority in recent years, implementing strict protocols and investing in research to improve player safety.